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Francis J. LeBlanc GARDNER, MA - Francis J. LeBlanc, 87, of Church St., Gardner, MA, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 7, 2005 in Fredericton, NB, while attending the 60th anniversary reunion of the Canadian Army Careleton and York Regiment. He formerly resided at Conant St., Gardner, MA and also had a home in Daytona Beach, FL from 1985 to 1998. Born in Amherst, NS on July 15 1918, he was the son of Placide Goguen and Bella (LeBlanc) Goguen. He was raised by Denis and Saddie LeBlanc. He was last employed as a parttime Security Guard at Simplex Time Recorder Co. for eight years. He also was employed by Heffernan Press of Worcester for 15 years. He was a linotype operator formerly employed by The Gardner News for 18 years. He was a graduate of Military Academy in New Brunswick. He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a member of the American Legion, Roger P. Warfield Post #373 of Baldwinville, the Templeton Fish & Game Club and was a past commander of the former Canadian Legion of Gardner, MA. Mr. LeBlanc enjoyed modeling miniature boats. He was a member of the Canadian Army from 1942 to 1944 and served in the Italian Campaign - Liberation of Holland. He also served as a Sergeant in the Gardner National Guard for 20 years from 1948 to 1968. He leaves two sons, Robert M. LeBlanc of Ogunquit, ME and Gary F. LeBlanc of Worcester; a daugther, Donna McCaie and husband Leonel of Garner, MA; five grandchildren, Derek Putnam and wife Nikki, Dawn (Bedard) Putnam, all of Gardner, MA, Garrett, Chase and Cole LeBlanc all of Worcester; four great-grandchildren, Keera, Taylor, Derek Jr. Putnam and Colin Bedard, all of Gardner; devoted niece, Carol Caron of Petersham; several nieces and nephews of Canada. He was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Iola L. (Bastarache) LeBlanc, who passed away in 1999. He was also predeceased by a brother, Larry LeBlanc who died in World War II while serving in the Canadian Service; and a sister, Rita Christiansen. A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, August 19, 2005 at 10:00 am in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, 135 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, MA Affiliate, 333 Congress St., Boston, MA 02203 or to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. The Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA is in charge of arrangements. www.boucherfuneral.com [Times & Transcript]